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Red Sea Houthi Blockade and Maritime Threats

Red Sea Houthi Blockade and Maritime Threats

Houthis intensify blockade with fourth attack on Saudi tanker, plan tolls in Bab el-Mandeb with IRGC support. Saudi forms 14-country maritime defense coalition; London insurers widen high-risk zone, spiking premiums. Traffic dropped 34% in one day.

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Updated Aug 1, 2026